Sebastian Koto Khoarai

Sebastian Koto Khoarai, O.M.I. (11 September 1929 – 17 April 2021) was a prelate of the Catholic Church who was bishop of Mohale's Hoek, Lesotho from 1977 to 2014. He was made a cardinal in 2016 and was the first and so far the only cardinal from Lesotho.[1]

His Eminence Sebastian Koto Khoarai O.M.I.
Cardinal, Bishop-Emeritus of Mohale's Hoek
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseMohale's Hoek
SeeMohale's Hoek
Appointed10 November 1977
Reign ended11 February 2014
PredecessorNone; diocese established
Other postsCardinal-Priest of San Leonardo da Porto Maurizio ad Acilia (2016-2021)
Orders
Ordination21 December 1956
Consecration2 April 1978
by Alfonso Liguori Morapeli
Created Cardinal19 November 2016
RankCardinal Priest
Personal details
Birth nameSebastian Koto Khoarai
Born(1929-09-11)11 September 1929
Koaling, Lesotho
Died17 April 2021(2021-04-17) (aged 91)
Mazenod, Lesotho
Previous post
  • President of the Episcopal Conference of Lesotho (1982-1987)
Coat of arms

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